A tragic incident occurred on the A1(M) near Stevenage in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in the death of a pedestrian in his 30s. The man was fatally struck by a vehicle while exiting his stalled Honda Civic on May 9. The car had stopped on a grass verge near a slip road moments before the accident.
Authorities responded to the collision report and attempted to save the man, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Both drivers involved in the crash cooperated with Hertfordshire Police during the investigation.
Detective Sergeant Ben Heath, leading the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, expressed condolences to the victim’s family and appealed for witnesses, information, and dash cam footage to help determine the circumstances of the incident. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the authorities through their website or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Investigators are actively seeking additional information to piece together the events leading to the tragic outcome.